Twice-Baked Cheesy Potato Casserole

Whip up this tasty twice-baked potato casserole with a simple batch of common, comforting ingredients for a cheesy, creamy weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 428 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ cup butter, divided
• ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
• 4 large baking potatoes
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chives, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 3

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish.

Step 4

Scoop potato flesh into a bowl; discard skins. Add Cheddar cheese, sour cream, 1/4 cup butter, milk, cream cheese, chives, salt, garlic salt, and pepper. Mash mixture until combined and potatoes are still slightly lumpy. Spread into the prepared casserole dish. Create ridges on the surface with a fork, forming slight peaks.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until peaks are slightly crisped, about 30 minutes. Pour remaining 1/4 cup butter on top. Continue baking until golden brown, about 15 minutes.